Background: Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Panama (antigenic formula 1,9,12:l,v:1,5:[R1…]) is a serovar of the O:9 (D1) serogroup. S. Panama is foodborne, but has also been reported in several cases of neonatal meningitis back to the 1960's, in one recent case linked to breast milk.
Animal reservoir: There is no reported animal reservoir for S. Panama at this time.
Geographical distribution: S. Panama has been reported in the US, Europe and Taiwan.
Outbreaks: Outbreaks of S. Panama have been reported:
Year | Location | Associated source | Number of cases |
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US-multistate | cantaloupes from Guatemala | 20 |
Recalls: Recalls associated with S. Panama include:
Year | Location | Recalled Product | Product Type |
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2016 | Italy | smoked pork salami | meat/meat products |
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